Suing local authority negligence

Illustrative image (Photo: AFP/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A blaze burned to the ground 167 houses in Pyapon town in western Myanmar on January 4, rendered about 600 locals homeless, reported the Global New Light of Myanmar. The fire began at a bamboo house in the local Chaungwa village, then spreading to nearby houses. It ended up razing nine cement and 25 wooden houses, and 133 small wooden huts. The cause of the incident remains unknown. However local police has sued the bamboo house owner for negligence of fire safety. Local authorities said victims of the fire are temporarily staying at a shelter in a monastery of the village.-VNA … [Read more...] about Fire razes 167 houses in Myanmar town

2016 New Year Celebration in Hanoi
2016 is coming in just two days! Are you wondering how to celebrate the special moments of New Year’s Eve? Check out some suggestions below:
EXTRAVAGANT COUNTDOWN PARTIES:
1. Heineken Countdown Party
Thu 31 Dec 2014, 8 pm – 00.30 am
Ly Thai To Park
The most popular annual countdown and music party is equipped with world-class lighting, amazing sound systems and mind-blowing visual effects, featuring top-notch Vietnamese and international singers and DJs. Don’t miss the chance to scream at the top of your lungs and welcome the first moments of the new year at this special event!
2. Yamaha ClearMen Countdown 2015
Yamaha ClearMen Countdown 2015
Thu 31 Dec 2014, from 8.30 pm
Cach Mang Thang 8 Square, in front of Hanoi Opera House
No. 1 Trang Tien
A night of celebration with Remix (music) Party with some of the most well-known Vietnamese singers, impressive 3D mapping and lots of surprises and gifts! Who are you going to enjoy this … [Read more...] about WHAT’S ON DECEMBER 15-31 (DAILY UPDATE)

Hanoi to plant 45,000 trees along Thang Long Avenue
Hanoi plans to plant about 45,000 trees along Thang Long Avenue, the longest of its kind in Vietnam, stated Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung at his meeting with voters in Hoan Kiem district on August 15.
The tree planting will help green up the city from Ba Vi outlying district to the National Convention Centre, Chung said.
According to him, in the short term, around 20,000 trees will be planted.
The capital city hopes to make a progress in managing trees in 12 inner districts, including a plan to grow one million new trees by 2020. To achieve the target, the city has consulted scientists and relevant offices about which types of trees should be planted.
Thang Long Avenue has the length of 30km and the width of 140m for six lanes of vehicles.
It connects Hanoi’s inner part with satellite urban areas, such as Xuan Mai, Mieu Mon, and Son Tay, and tourist sites, … [Read more...] about Social News 16/8

Red Cross activities integrated into climate change response
More than 15,000 households in 14 cities and provinces who announced natural disaster status, have received initial support from the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC).
Vice President of the VRC Central Committee Tran Thi Hong An told an April 27-28 event, that by April 24, 2016, the organisation had mobilised over 25 billion VND (1.1 million USD) donated by people from all walks of life to aid natural disaster victims.
The conference, jointly held by the VRC, the German Red Cross (GRC) and the VRC’s chapter in Quang Binh province, aims to assess the risks and impacts of climate change and how red cross activities can work in response to climate change.
As part of the GRC-funded “Community-based disaster risk management” project, the event is due to create an opportunity for the VRC, and relevant agencies, to promote the integration of climate change adaptation into the management of risks and disasters in … [Read more...] about Social News 3/5